Looking for your next big move post-Foundation training?
Join a welcoming and dynamic Emergency Department in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful coastal cities — where your career will thrive and your downtime is packed with surf, ski, and scenery.
- Outdoor paradise – surf by morning, ski by afternoon, and stunning hikes in between
- Supportive, hands-on environment – with direct exposure to critical care and regular teaching
- Structured training – including CME, journal clubs, Grand Rounds, and hospital-wide tutorials
- Relaxed lifestyle – affordable living, short commutes, excellent schools, and vibrant community
The Role
Based at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth, you will join a team of:
- 22 Emergency Consultants
- 2 Medical Officers
- 10 SHOs
With around 34,000 ED presentations per year, you’ll gain invaluable experience managing a wide range of acute cases, with the backing of medical and surgical specialties. Protected training time is built into your week, and you'll be encouraged to contribute to the ED’s active learning environment.
The Location
Nestled between black sand beaches and the majestic Mount Taranaki, this region offers unmatched lifestyle perks:
- Surf Highway 45, ski fields, mountain bike trails, and epic hiking routes
- Home to WOMAD NZ, triathlons, Half Ironman, and arts festivals
- A safe, multicultural community with excellent public and private schools
- Affordable housing and a temperate climate with high sunshine hours
- Just 4.5 hrs to Auckland/Wellington or a quick 50-minute flight
This is your chance to live and work where others holiday!
Find out more about the Taranaki lifestyle here
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.